1967 beetle sunset/night shots

valvecovergasket · Dec 18, 2006

had an opportunity to head out last night and practice taking some pictures of my friends beetle...and it finally stopped raining for a day.

i apologize in advance for it being so pic intensive...but i had quite a few shots i wanted to get some experienced input on (as im still definetly new to all this!)

the one thing i know off the bat is lowering the ISO for next time...these were all shot on ISO 100, and i think im gonna try 80 next time (as low as my camera goes..) and well see what happens, as some of the grainyness really throws off a few of the shots.

at any rate...the pictures:

#1

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#14

thoughts/comments/suggestions definetly welcome!

Puscas · Dec 18, 2006

Don't ask me if the light is good, or the compositon or...I'm just drooling over that car. I had to sell my own beetle ('72) not too long ago, so seeing these pics really make my day! THANX!

pascal

valvecovergasket · Dec 18, 2006

ive been looking at getting one myself for a while...but just cant break myself of my watercooled vw habit :wink:

also, i think the classic shape of these things just makes them easier to photograph. i think theyre just interesting to look at from almost any angle.

EBphotography · Dec 18, 2006

Some nice images here!

I like the first and the second to last. Some of the lights seem to reflect off the paint a bit too much, which I think takes away from the chrome because EVERYTHING is reflecting, not just chrome. What a fantastic car!

One other thing, if you could number your images next time so we can say "Number 3 is fantastic!" or "Gratz on 6!" Thankies!

Michaelaw · Dec 18, 2006

I remember when these things were as common as stop signs, or no...wait, Macdonalds signs. Now I see so few in that condition. You've captured that old girl well...Good stuff!

valvecovergasket · Dec 18, 2006

renumbered!

thanks for the comments guys.

any ideas on how to tweak the glare so i get more off the chrome and less off the whole car (he just cleaned it up before we left, so that didnt help matters much haha)

Chiller · Dec 18, 2006

Very cool shots. Gotta dig this car tho.

oldnavy170 · Dec 18, 2006

I like the ones with the beetle in the sunset. I am a HUGE fan of bettles. I want to own one someday but I want an older convertible to drive around during the summer!!!!! Its a dream but it might never happen.